SciShow
3 Ways We Could Get Clean Energy from the Moon
There are renewable energy sources here on Earth, but to meet our clean energy needs we should consider every possible option, including the Moon.
Crash Course Kids
Everything Revolves Around You
So, why doesn't the moon just crash into the Earth? And why doesn't the Earth crash into the Sun? What are orbits exactly and why do they happen? Well, it has to do with gravity and velocity. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina...
Crash Course
The Gravity of the Situation
In today's episode, Phil looks at how gravity plays out across the universe.
Crash Course Kids
Defining Gravity
So, if gravity pulls everything down, then why don't things on the bottom of the Earth get pulled down into space? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about gravity and explains that when we talk about gravity pulling...
Crash Course Kids
Orbits are Odd
Last week we talked about the orbits of the Earth and our Moon. But today we're going to go a little bigger... well, a lot better. Did you know that there is a massive Black Hole at the center of our Galaxy? Or that Pluto's orbit is...
Crash Course Kids
The Ecliptic
So, what is the Ecliptic? Well, it has to do with the Zodiac constellations and our sun and how they move in relation to one another. It's kind of cool! In this episode, Sabrina chats about this imaginary line called the Ecliptic and its...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The physics of surfing - Nick Pizzo
Wondering how you can catch the perfect wave? Dive into the fascinating and complex physics of surfing. -- Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as soon as a board first...
Bozeman Science
What is Physics?
Mr. Andersen explains the importance of physics as a science. History and virtual examples are used to give the discipline context.
SciShow
Take a Trip to Titan!
Get your gasmasks ready because we're taking a trip to Titan! Reid Reimers tells us all about the mysterious moon.
Bozeman Science
Newton's Three Laws of Motion
Mr. Andersen defines Newton's three laws of motion. He describes how the first law relates to inertia, how the second law relates to mass and acceleration, and how the third law allows a rocket to launch.
SciShow
A New Origin Story for Mars’s Moons
New research is changing our ideas about the history of Mars's moons and we might have found the most active region of space.
Curated Video
The Power of Gravity: Exploring the Force that Shapes Our Universe
This video explains the concept of gravity and its importance in our daily lives. It explores how Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity and how it keeps objects, including ourselves, from floating off into space. The video also highlights...
Science Buddies
The Physics of Bouncing a Ball | Science Project
In this physics science fair project, students will investigate the rebound height limits and linearity of dropped bouncy balls.
Curated Video
Successful Mission to the International Space Station: First African in Space
This video describes the successful mission of the Marco Polo flight to the International Space Station, which delivered a new lifeboat and made history by taking the first African into space. The crew, consisting of an Italian...
Curated Video
Rosetta: Journey to a Comet
The video transcript describes the journey of the Rosetta spacecraft as it travels through the solar system to rendezvous with the comet Churiamov Jirosimenko. Rosetta's objective is to analyze ancient, unaltered samples of matter from...
Curated Video
Exploring Magnetic Levitation for Cheaper Weightless Experimentation and Mining
Scientists at the University of Nottingham are conducting zero gravity experiments using magnetic levitation in their own laboratory, which could potentially revolutionize the field of space research and mineral mining. By manipulating...
Curated Video
Zero Gravity Experience: Students Explore Weightlessness in Parabolic Flight
Experience weightlessness and the thrill of space travel on the Zero GA Airbus A300. This specially adapted commercial plane takes passengers on a parabolic flight, simulating the feeling of zero gravity. Students from the ESA's...
Curated Video
7 Ways a Project Manager is like a Pilot: A Take on Your Project Management Roles
It recently occurred to me that an airplane is rather like a Project, and its captain is like a Project Manager. Let me explain why the role of a Project Manager is rather like that of a pilot... 1. Destination The captain pilots a lane...
Curated Video
Flight Lessons from a World Champion Drone Racer
Experience the world through two-time Drone Racing League Champion Jordan Temkin’s eyes as we dive into the mechanics and the physics of FPV (First-Person View) drones.
Curated Video
Personal Perspectives
Seven researchers at the front lines of knowledge share candid glimpses into their motivations, passions and frustrations. This interdisciplinary TOK (Theory of Knowledge) Sampler provides real-world examples of the relevance of TOK...
Curated Video
Electric force
The fundamental force that occus between two or more charged particles. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Gravitational field
The field around a body of significant mass that exerts a gravitational pull on all other objects in that field. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Mass - Matter Measurement
A measure of how much matter an object contains, in units of grams or kilograms. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Potential energy
Energy that is stored by an object because of its position. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...